Adult Drug Court Clinician (Clinical Psychologist or Social Worker Level 4)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 14 September 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $118,162.00 - $144,021.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ683245
Location: Langton Centre, Surry Hills
Applications close: Wednesday 12 August 2026

Previous applicants need not apply

What you'll be doing

Selection Criteria

1. Qualifications in Social Work in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, or Minimum two year full-time (or part-time equivalent) APAC-accredited Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology and current full registration with AHPRA as a psychologist with endorsement in Clinical or Forensic psychology (or working towards same).
2. Experience administering comprehensive assessments, designing targeted treatment plans, skills in providing evidence based psychological treatment for substance use issues and/or co-morbid mental health problems.
3. Ability to work in court based programs with clients who have engaged in offending behaviour.
4. Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff.
5. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
6. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
7. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
8. Current unrestricted driver’s licence valid in Australia or demonstrated ability and willingness to travel as required.

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au  and let us know. 

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information For Applicants
 

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website